Christian Louboutin shoes / Lanvin leather sneaker / Isabel Marant ankle strap shoes / Yves Saint Laurent lace up sneaker / Yves Saint Laurent suede sneaker / Golden Goose laced shoes / Jimmy Choo sneaker / Miu Miu leather shoes / Rick Owens Sneaker in Pearl & White
I find myself in unfamiliar territory, friends, both literally and figuratively. Since moving to Berkeley, my preferred mode of transportation has changed. I walk EVERYWHERE. I love the pedestrian lifestyle and exploring my neighborhood and nearby San Francisco, but here's the problem: as per doctors' orders, I am supposed to be wearing custom supports in my shoes. I have pretty much ignored this medical advice in favor of aesthetics until now, but it has become difficult to ignore the complete lack of support in almost every pair of women's shoes. I am currently in the market for a pair of casual, non-athletic sneakers that can fit both my supports and my feet, and preferably don't look like sneakers. I am, ironically, out of my comfort zone here, so I asked John Henry, my 13 year old cousin and sneaker guru, for advice on a specific pair. All he could ask was, "Are they cool?" I thought, "They are sneakers, so of course they are not cool." I needed to adjust my approach. I started the research process of googling, shopping, and scouring blogs. The above designer options are lovely, albeit impractical due to certain concealed wedges and hefty price tags. I began shamelessly staring at feet (I bumped into an angry San Franciscan last week while distracted by a pair of red suede Isabel Marants). I can now say with confidence that high-tops are not for me. I'm already on the short side, and they cut me off at the ankles. And having established for myself that athletic sneakers never look good with non-athletic clothes, here are a few things that I think can actually make sneakers look cool: 1) sneakers look like sneakers, and unapologetically owning that fact is best; 2) sneakers in bright colors automatically look more deliberate; 3) non-athletic materials, such as suede, make it known that you are not on your way to the gym; 4) casual sneakers look best with cropped jeans or any pants that show a little ankle. Below are a few affordable options that I have been considering, and when I have settled on one, I will be sure to let you all know. I really just want to make John Henry proud.
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